[The letter] contends that more is required because women still earn only $0.60 for every $1 earned by men, ignoring the factors that explain that apparent disparity, such as seniority, the fact that many women frequently leave the work force for extended periods of time. I honestly find it troubling that three Republican representatives are so quick to embrace such a radical redistributive concept.

Roberts, then accused the three female member of congress of embracing Marxist dogma:

Their slogan may as well be, “From each according to his ability, to each according to her gender.”